A Shift in Rocket League eSports

Rocket League is an incredible multiplayer sports game where you fly rocket powered cars around a soccer field in attempts to hit the ball into the goal. It’s incredibly fun, even if you’re terrible at it (just like me). The game has concluded 4 successful seasons of competitive play in a tournament called the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS). In this tournament, teams from all over the world compete to be in the top 8 for some insane cash prizes. These guys are no joke either.

The war for NA vs. EU that occurs in most esports is no stranger to RLCS, but there are definitely some fan favorites. In North America, some of the most notable teams are NRG, G2, and Cloud 9 for their incredible skill and team work. However, a shift has occurred, and the fans lay in wait for what this big change could mean.

Jacob, an all-star predominately offensive player known for absolutely ridiculous goals, has left NRG.

Goodbye @NRGgg It's been good.Now that everyone knows that I'm out of the roster, I can talk about my future plans.

I don't have any.

I've been scrimming with some teams, but I can't say which xD. Hopefully you will see us in Leipzig :]

It’s never easy to say goodbye. Especially to someone who has become family. Jacob McDowell has been a huge part of our NRG team and Rocket League success. We wish him the best in everything he does. Just remember @RL_Jacob, you will always be #NRGFam

About The Author

Hello everyone! My name is Andrea and I’m a huge geek. So much so that I integrate things that I’ve learned in my nerd-dome into my professional life. Stay tuned for weekly blogs about just how I manage to do that!